Thursday, April 28, 2011

Adding Some Patina with Wallpaper?!

I am generally not a wallpaper person. I prefer more stark walls to showcase my antiques and artwork. But the Gustavus Collection of papers from Zoffany has me completely in love with wallpaper again. You generally don’t think wallpaper can add patina to a room but let’s have a look. The paper above is called Gustavus and I love the soft faded feeling. It is a perfect backdrop for antiques.

Generally I do not favor florals, but the Elenora paper is just so lovely. Wouldn’t this perfect in a dining room or sunroom? Again, I am in love the muted palette.

I adore this image – the paper, the chairs covered in nubby linen, the antique mirror and chest – I could live in this room.

This paper is called Medici, I love how faded the edges of the design are. These papers really add another layer of depth and Patina to the room. I love how aged they seem.

Speaking of Patina, congratulations to our friends Brooke and Steve Giannetti of Velvet and Linen for the launch of their new book PATINA STYLE. You can learn more about HERE and pre-order it HERE. To see more of Zoffany’s Gustavus line of wallpapers HERE. Both are great inspirations for incorporating a bit more Patina into your Decor.

Wallpapers are enjoying a resurrection in recent years, with all those retro seventies designs. Just today I was thinking about wallpapers and came to conclude that they're really not a bad idea. I like the floral design, but the first wallpaper is too ghostly for me. And medici is the best! Thanks for sharing.

As you can image, I'm loving these wallpapers!!!I can't thank you enough for telling your readers about our book! You have been such a wonderful and supportive friend from the beginning. Thank you, Thank you Gina!

I love everything that has patina. The patina is the ingredient that furniture or walls need to have an elegant style and taste. I have painted furniture and walls and always finished with patina added, is like a caress that remains on the surface. I found beautiful, everything that you present in your blog.

I am not so much a fan of wallpapers either but rather prefer the stenciling of a wall because it leaves you much more freedom. These paper though are really beautiful in their optical "fading". Beautiful images!

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